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macatak
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 27 Nov 2011
Posts: 3
Location: mount jewett pa.
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 Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:46 am |
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| Been looking for a 620 thats not too far (Pa.). Current bikes: 05 BMW 1200 RT and Husky TE 310. Need something in the middle for bad roads and worse. |
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colin martin
MTS: 2005 620 (Yellow)
Joined: 22 Dec 2006
Posts: 1398
Location: Brentwood Essex
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:09 pm |
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| IMHO opinion, the 620 is a great bike. The suspension can do with some upgrading, but on the whole it's brilliant. |
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macatak
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 27 Nov 2011
Posts: 3
Location: mount jewett pa.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:27 pm |
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| Ive started research on mechanical issues but most posts seem positive... |
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XSTRADA
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 30 Aug 2005
Posts: 966
Location: Orange, (The OC) So Cal USA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:50 pm |
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Great machine you can't go wrong with the 620... still love mine after almost 6 yrs.
Richard |
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2006 Red MTS 620
1984 Black Honda VT500FT Ascot
2012 Black Kawasaki 650 Ninja
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ks4hcoach
No Multistrada
Joined: 17 Mar 2009
Posts: 337
Location: KS-USA
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:42 am |
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I have had a MTS620 for about a year and a half now and have put almost 9000 trouble free miles (except for a low beam bulb that just burnt out) on it in that time. It is now at almost 21,000 total miles and runs perfectly with no measurable oil consumption in the 3K change intervals.
I have been on every type of roads surface available in my area including lots of gravel and abandoned 2-track "farm roads" that I would not/could not take my 4x4 Jeep on without scratching up the body. Do avoid mud though. Not a good thing with 17 inch street tires. For everything but mud, the 620 just purrs along and returns about 55 mpg in the warm months while doing so.
As Collin stated it "can" use some suspension improvements. I would very much second that. The suspension is by far the poorest performing area on an otherwise great bike. If you get one, I would shop for takeoff forks and a shock from a MTS1x00 as this will be by far the biggest improvement you can possibly do to the MTS 620.
I have not heard of any major weaknesses from a reliability standpoint of the 620. It sounds like the engine is very reliable as are most of the other components. One common thread I read about on the older Multistradas is to keep the gauges dry as many folks have reported issues with the gauge cluster after prolonged exposure to rain, or with pressure washing, which in general is not good for any bike.
Good luck with your shopping I think you will find the MTS 620 is a great bike for a bargain price.
Rod |
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macatak
MTS: 2006 620 (Red)
Joined: 27 Nov 2011
Posts: 3
Location: mount jewett pa.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:38 am |
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| Thanx, I located an 06 "dark" but its in Wa. state and thats too far. Thers one at a dealer in Ga. If its still avail in Mar. I may stop and see on the way to Daytona. Its red and thats the color I'd prefer. Ducati and red seem to go together...Mac |
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